Connecting and using another device with the
diagnos
tics connection can have the following
eects:
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Malfunctions in the vehicle system
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Permanent damage to vehicle components
Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions
for this matter.
Moreover, connecting equipment to the diagnos-
tics connection can lead t
o emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This may
lead to the vehicle failing to meet the require-
ments of the next emissions inspection during the
main inspection.
Qualied specialis
t workshop
A qualied specialist workshop has the necessary
special skills, tools and qualications to correctly
carry out any necessary work on your vehicle.
This particularly applies to safety-relevant work.
Always have the following work carried out on
your vehicle at a qualied specialist workshop:
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Safety-relevant work
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Service and maintenance work
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Repair work
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Modications as well as installations and con-
versions
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Work on electronic components
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Plug-in hybrid: work on the hybrid system
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ehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
work on the high-voltage component of the 48
V on-board electrical system
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz
service centre.
Vehicle registration
Mer
cedes-Benz may ask its service centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle
checks if Mercedes-Benz has your registration
data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
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if your vehicle was not purchased at an author-
ised specialist dealer.
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if your vehicle has not yet been examined at a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
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General notes